Feature Videos - HomeShow Radio Show

Water treatment takes out what’s not water in your water

Without water treatment, hard water is hard to live with. It’s hard on you and even harder on fixture and your appliances. “Our faucets got to where we couldn’t turn the faucet handles on,” Courtney told us. “We had to replace those faucets.” Getting proper water treatment means hard times call for soft […]

Skylights Bring Light In, Keep Weather Out

Sunlight in your home makes a huge difference. A well lit home lifts your mood. The trick, however, is how you get that light in. Skylights give you light—and control. Skylights Have A Reputation If you think a skylight means a yellowing plastic bubble on the roof, you haven’t seen a skylight lately. Old […]

When good drains go bad, sewer leak repair could be your solution

Every sink, toilet, and drain in your home connect to your sewer line. When there’s a problem with this critical length of pipe, you’ll feel it throughout your home. How can you tell it’s time for sewer leak repair? Marvin noticed his laundry wasn’t draining right, the kitchen side of the house it was […]

Garage Door Opener Upgrade

The Overhead Door Company invented the door 1921. And shortly thereafter, probably within a year or two, we’re told they then invented the electric garage door opener. This is the story of a garage door opener upgrade and update. As best we’ve been able to determine, the one in this video dates back […]

Fruit trees are edible landscaping—if you choose the right ones

“If you see flowers and blooms on it, and your leaves are nice and green, a brilliant green,” says RCW Nurseries’ Amanda Gallagher about fruit trees, “Then, you’re doing the right thing.” Fruit Trees: Edible Landscaping Why would you go through the trouble of growing your own fruit? Because, it’s worth it. Instead […]

Room Addition Or Relocation: Which makes more sense for you?

When a house becomes a beloved home, a room addition to make it fit your evolving family needs becomes appealing. But, is it the right decision for you? Should you put it up for sale? Or, bring it up to date? A Room Addition Starts With Value Calculations On average homeowners get the […]

Landscape Freeze Recovery

Landscape Freeze Recovery Takes Time What’s the smart way to help your landscaping recover after a freeze? Wait. Watch. Give landscaping and garden a chance to recover. Following January’s deep freeze, Dany Millikin, lead horticulturist for The Hermann Park Conservancy, advises waiting until mid February before taking decisive action. What can you do in […]

A Steel Building Dream Come True

A steel building can take on many shapes and sizes. But, can one be big enough to hold twin sisters and two families—12 in all? Our HomeShow Pros at Mueller Steel Buildings say, yes. Of course. Steel Building Barndominium Any way you look at this project, it’s impressive. This one took 51,000 pounds, […]

Three factors separate the right kitchen countertop from a kitchen disaster

Choosing the right kitchen countertop seems easy—until you see all the choices. Before long, it’s easy to see how one wrong decision could spell disaster for your kitchen. Kitchen Countertop Options Granite is the most popular natural stone choices for a kitchen countertop. However, its looks can be deceiving. According to Jeff Roberts […]

A Water Heater Leak Can Cause a 40 Gallon Flood Without Notice

A water heater leak can cause thousands of dollars in damage to your home. If it happens while you’re away, that could mean 40 gallons of water—and that’s just for starters. Water heater leak Warning Diane purchased her water heater in 2009 and promptly put it out of mind. “You don’t look at […]